Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation. For example, he requested that the Vatican use just one coffin for the body of a ...

Pope Francis speaks to journalists during the papal flight direct to Rio de Janeiro, Monday, July 22, 2013. (Luca ...

At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the ...

The Pontiff was unable to deliver Easter Sunday prayers at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square but during a brief appearance he ...

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and ...

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humility and concern ...

The Vatican has reported His Holiness Pope Francis has died. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936, he took the vows of the Jesuit priesthood, poverty, chastity, and obedience, ...

The first Latin American pope, known for speaking out against social injustice, leaves behind a complicated legacy.